Depot Controller needed at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized Depot Controller within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible for managing the day to day operation of the depot.
• This role will be based in Kokstad and reporting to the General Manager.
• This role is a Permanent role.

Minimum Requirements    
Education

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management 

Skills

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Good numeracy
• Good computer literacy – especially Excel and e-mail

Experience

• Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience in distribution/operations in a similar role
• FMCG experience
• Experience working with JDE advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    
Operational Duties

• Managing the day to day operations of the depot
• Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures in terms of dispatch, cash office, logistics and sales
• Ensure depot adheres to food and health and safety requirements
• Ensure adherence to storage and transportation legislation

Logistics

• Plan delivery routes to ensure optimal efficiency
• Liaise with Fleet Manager to ensure company fleet is in good working condition at all times
• Ensure company fleet is clean at all times
• Ensure good record keeping for company fleet

Sales

• Work with sales team to set targets and encourage sales growth in the region
• Ensure excellent customer service and swift resolution of customer complaints and problems
• Visit key customers and prospective new customers to increase sales volumes
• Work with sales team to minimize returns
• Work with sales team to prevent crate losses and ensure full crate recovery

Administration

• Investigate driver shortages on cash up
• Administer disciplinary action on driver cash shortages where neccessary
• Assist to prepare annual budget
• Monitor actual verses budgeted spend and take action when out of line
• Present monthly report of Depot KPI’s and explain variances
• Implement action plans to improve performance indicators.
• General office administration which includes filing and employee administration

People Management

• Set daily objectives for staff, ensuring full productivity and value add to the business
• Manage staff performance weekly and give regular feedback, taking disciplinary action when necessary and giving recognition where it’s due.
• Conduct formal performance reviews twice yearly
• Hold weekly meetings with staff
• Leave planning, ensuring no leave is lost
• Ensure rosters in place for team
• Participate in recruitment of new employees

General

• Attend monthly meetings with Durban management team

Deadline:2nd January,2026